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Big Tory win at general election could mean end of Leadsom
Prime Minister Theresa May will be ready for a post-election reshuffle — and a big win might mean she could drop Andrea Leadsom as Environment…
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Six new farmers join arable Monitor Farms network
Six new farms will join AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds’ Monitor Farm network this summer, as the organisation launches the next phase of the programme. The…
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AHDB appoints first halal manager to help organisation focus on growing industry
AHDB Beef & Lamb has appointed a new halal sector manager to help the organisation focus on the needs of the halal industry. Awal Fuseini, who will…
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First Milk CEO Mike Gallacher to step down - replaced by Shelagh Hancock
First Milk has announced today (15 March) that Mike Gallacher is to step down as CEO and will be succeeded by Shelagh Hancock. Over the last two…
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New UK & Ireland MD for Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences has announced that John Humphreys is to become the company’s new UK and Ireland managing director. Born into an arable farming…
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Lake District seeks to hire 'farming officers' to boost rural economy
The Lake District and National Trust are seeking to recruit new 'Farming Officers' to work with farmers and farming communities across the area. The…
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James Gray becomes Tenant Farmers' Association's new national chairman
The Tenant Farmers Association’s (TFA) has announced its new National Chairman as Hampshire Church Commissioners tenant farmer James Gray. Mr Gray…
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26-year-old Edward Ford elected Chairman of National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs
For the first time in six years the Chairman of The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is an ‘active’ farmer and will lead the…
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Workington MP Sue Hayman appointed new shadow Defra secretary
Workington MP Sue Hayman has been appointed shadow Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) secretary by Labour Leader Jeremy…
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Andrew McCornick elected as 62nd President of NFU Scotland
Dumfriesshire farmer Andrew McCornick has been elected the 62nd President of NFU Scotland. Mr McCornick, previously a Vice President at the Union…
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